Daniel Dae Kim’s “The Good Doctor,” an American remake of the popular K-drama of the same name, has been picked up by ABC, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The […]
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‘Dr. Ken’ Cast Reacts To Cancellation
After two seasons, ABC has canceled “Dr. Ken,” the sitcom led by Ken Jeong and starring Suzy Nakamura, Albert Tsai and Krista Marie Yu. Its 2015 debut closely followed […]
Q&A: Mona Shaikh On Her ‘Naughty Muslim’ Comedy
World, look out for Mona Shaikh — the “Naughty Muslim” comedian making history. “I come from a land of virgins. It’s true, I do. It’s called Pakistan,” goes one of […]
Lena Park Is Performing Live At Pechanga This Month
Catch Lena Park, one of South Korea’s top power vocalists, live in concert this month. Park will perform at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California, on May 26 […]
Again? ‘Ni’ihau’ Casts White Actor In Role As Hawaiian Hero
Oh, come on, Hollywood. Zach McGowan, a white actor, has been cast to lead Gabriel Robertson’s “Ni’ihau,” in a role based on a real-life Hawaiian island leader, Ben Kanahele, […]
The Rock For President?
LOS ANGELES — After conquering Hollywood, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may have his sights set on the White House. The actor and former pro wrestler tells GQ that a […]
Jesse Eisenberg, Alexander Skarsgard Sign On To Kim Nguyen Film
Jesse Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgard have joined “The Hummingbird Project,” the latest by director/writer Kim Nguyen. The actors will play two cousins — one the brains, one the hustler […]
Liberal Moon Jae-in Elected South Korean President
SEOUL — Moon Jae-in declared victory in South Korea’s presidential election Tuesday after his two main rivals conceded, capping one of the most turbulent political stretches in the nation’s […]
Live From The Kore Studio: “Excuses” By POP ETC
The indie-rock/synthpop trio POP ETC comprises brothers Christopher and Jonathan Chu and drummer Julian Harmon. Watch their performance of “Excuses” above, and be sure to check out “Vice” and […]
Priyanka Chopra Is Dismayed By Child Sexual Abuse In Zimbabwe
JOHANNESBURG — Actress Priyanka Chopra says she is dismayed by the level of sexual violence against children in Zimbabwe, with government officials there telling her many young girls are […]
Shekhar Kapur To Helm Bruce Lee Biopic
The story of a young Bruce Lee, directed by Shekar Kapur and co-written by Shannon Lee, the martial arts legend’s daughter, is in the works, according to Deadline. Under the […]
AAPI Groups React To ACA Repeal Vote
After the House’s 217-213 vote Thursday to repeal the Affordable Care Act by replacing it with the American Health Care Act, the country’s largest Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy […]
China Compiles Its Own Wikipedia, But Public Can’t Edit It
BEIJING — It’ll be free. It’ll be uniquely Chinese. It’ll be an online encyclopedia to rival Wikipedia — but without the participation of the public. And don’t expect entries […]
US Colleges Assure Overseas Students: You Are Welcome Here
On a trip to India, the president of Portland State University reassured prospective students they’d be safe on his campus. Purdue University sent overseas applicants a note from two […]
Nail Salons Unveiled In Female-Driven Short ‘Joy Joy Nails’
Two years ago, “Unvarnished,” a New York Times investigative piece by Sarah Maslin Nir into the untold life of nail salon workers, sparked the rage of a nation with […]
